The Five Boroughs

New York City is made up of five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Each one has enough attractions—and enough personality—to be a city all its own. Learn more about them with this guide.

Bistro Le Steak

227 E 56th St between Second and Third Aves

Manhattan, NY 10022

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Le Steak is tricked out as "authentically" as all those other bistros in town: tin ceiling, tiled floor, tiny tables placed an inch apart. And as usual, the standard provisions--mussels, escargots, onion soup gratiné--are best. The menu's six steak varieties are top-notch, notably the filet mignon au poivre. The perfectly seasoned pommes frites are worth every gram of guilt; ditto the side of creamed spinach and surtout, a rich chocolate mousse.